<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1iaPdN_0mc2qxZR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1iaPdN_0mc2qxZR00" width="1320" height="743" ></figure>PORTLAND, Ore. — A special fashion show was held in Portland Thursday night.The event was held at Oregon Contemporary in the Kenton neighborhood in support of “Arts for Learning Northwest.*Young designers worked with mentors to create original garments using upcycled materials.The custom designs were then modeled on the runway by drag performers.The Executive Director of the program says that, considering how much fast fashion contributes to landfills, they want to encourage youth to engage with sustainability."It’s reallt exciting,” said Lauren Jost, Executive Director of Arts for Learning Northwest.<blockquote>It’s about connecting kids with working artists, giving them the experience of working on a professional project, getting to connect with the community in really exciting ways, and learn a little bit about sustainable fashion at the same time.</blockquote>The young designers learned not just about designing and conceptualizing the garments but also about the fabrication and the presentation of design.Young designers KATU spoke with at the event said they thought the process brought them an amazing sense of accomplishment and helped prepare them for projects they may encounter in college or art school.</div></body>

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Drag performers model upcycled designs in special Portland fashion show

PORTLAND, Ore. — A special fashion show was held in Portland Thursday night. The event was held at Oregon Contemporary in the Kenton neighborhood in support of “Arts for Learning Northwest.*. Young designers worked with mentors to create original garments using upcycled materials. The custom designs were then...